A petition signed by foster carers is being considered by North Yorkshire County council.
A petition sent by foster carers to North Yorkshire County Council demanded an increase in allowances in line with inflation and recognition for their union the IWGB
Foster carers receive a weekly allowance, which is intended to cover the costs of food, clothes, toiletries, transport and other expenses incurred when looking after a child. The Foster Care Workers Union chair, Kenny Milliard, said: "It is unacceptable and unsustainable that dedicated professionals providing 24/7 care for the community's most vulnerable young people are being forced to subsidise the public service they provide."
Tim Larner, who is also a foster care worker in North Yorkshire, looks after a 17-year-old with severe disabilities. He said the cost of living crisis had pushed foster carers to "breaking point". In a statement Mel Hutchinson, North Yorkshire County Council's assistant director for children and families' services, confirmed the petition from foster carers had been received and thanked foster carers "for raising their concerns".
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